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Updated On Date: Oct 22, 2025

NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 Cut Offs

NTA ICAR AIEEA Cut Offs 2026

The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 Cut Offs are the minimum qualifying ranks or marks that candidates need to secure admission through this prestigious national-level entrance exam for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences. The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 cut offs are released category-wise and vary among courses, universities, and rounds of counselling depending on demand and seat availability.

Overview of ICAR AIEEA 2026 Cut Offs

Cut offs are divided into two primary types

Qualifying Cut Off:The minimum marks or percentile score a candidate must achieve to be eligible for counselling.
Admission/Closing Cut Off:The last rank or marks at which admission is granted to a course or institution.
Cut offs differ by category (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) as per Government of India reservation rules.
Typically, the qualifying cut off for the General category is around 50% marks, and 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Expected 2026 Cut Off Range by Category

Category	Expected Cut Off Rank Range (UG & PG)
General	170 – 18,550
OBC	130 – 17,460
SC	1,200 – 23,430
ST	930 – 23,310

These ranges indicate the rank spectrum in previous years and reflect seat competition per category.

Course-Wise Cut Off Examples for UG Programs (Based on Past Trends)

Course	Closing Rank (General Category)
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering	18,550
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science	18,370
B.Tech Food Technology	18,000
B.Tech Biotechnology	11,580
B.Tech Dairy Technology	16,820
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture	7,960
B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry	12,050
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture	11,260
Bachelor of Fisheries Science	13,870

The cut-off ranks vary yearly depending on exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat matrix.

Influencing Factors for NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 Cut Offs

Difficulty level of the entrance exam
Number of candidates appearing
Availability of seats in different programs/universities
Previous year cut-off trends
Category reservation and state quota rules

Importance of Cut Offs

Cut offs determine eligibility for participation in counselling.
They help candidates understand the score/rank they need to qualify for their desired course.
Candidates use cut offs to strategize their preparation and counselling preference filling.

Click Here For ICAR AIEEA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

FAQs

Q1. What is the minimum qualifying cut off for ICAR AIEEA 2026?

Ans. The general category candidates must score at least 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require 40% to qualify.

Q2. Do cut offs differ for various agricultural programs under ICAR?

Ans. Yes, cut offs vary depending on course popularity, number of seats, and difficulty level of the exam.

Q3. How does category affect the ICAR AIEEA cut off?

Ans. Reserved categories have lower cut off ranks and marks as per reservation norms.

Q4. Can a candidate with a rank beyond the cut off get admission?

Ans. No, only candidates within the closing cut off ranks for respective categories and courses are eligible for admission.

Q5. Are cut offs released for each counselling round?

Ans. Yes, ICAR releases cut-off ranks after each counselling round to reflect changing seat availability.

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